Section 13.5-501 – Application and Construction of Title
In applying and construing this title, which is a uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to the subject matter of the law among the states that enact the law.
Section 13.5-103 – Communications Between Maryland Court and Court of Another State
(a) (1) A court of this State may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this title. (2) The court may allow the parties to participate in a communication described in paragraph (1) of this subsection. (3) (i) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the court shall make a record of […]
Section 13.5-104 – Interstate Proceedings
(a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding in this State, a court of this State may request the appropriate court of another state to: (1) Hold an evidentiary hearing; (2) Order a person in the other state to produce or give evidence in accordance with procedures of that state; (3) Order that an evaluation or assessment be made of […]
Section 13.5-105 – Witnesses
(a) (1) In a guardianship proceeding or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of witnesses who are located in another state may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in this State for testimony taken in the other state. (2) The court on its own motion may order that the testimony […]
Section 13.5-201 – In General
A court of this State has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for a respondent if: (1) This State is the home state of the respondent; (2) On the date the petition is filed, this State is a significant–connection state and: (i) The respondent does not have a home state or a court of […]
Section 13.5-202 – Powers of Court Lacking Jurisdiction
(a) A court of this State lacking jurisdiction under § 13.5–201 of this subtitle has special jurisdiction to do any of the following: (1) Appoint a guardian in an emergency in accordance with § 13–709 of this article for a term not exceeding 60 days for a respondent who is physically located in this State; (2) Issue a […]
Section 13.5-203 – Exclusive and Continuing Jurisdiction
Except as otherwise provided in § 13.5–202 of this subtitle, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with this title has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until the proceeding is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by the terms of the appointment or […]
Section 13.5-204 – Jurisdiction Declined — in General
(a) A court of this State having jurisdiction under § 13.5–201 of this subtitle to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order may decline to exercise jurisdiction if the court determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum. (b) (1) If a court of this State declines jurisdiction over a […]
Section 13.5-205 – Jurisdiction Declined — Unjustifiable Conduct
(a) If at any time a court of this State determines that the court acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order because of unjustifiable conduct, the court may: (1) Decline to exercise jurisdiction; (2) Exercise jurisdiction for the limited purpose of fashioning an appropriate remedy to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the […]
Section 13.5-101 – Definitions
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Conservator” means a person appointed by a court to administer the property of an adult, including a person appointed as guardian under Title 13, Subtitle 2 of this article to manage the property of a disabled person. (c) “Emergency” means a circumstance that likely will result […]